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'Frustrating' week encapsulated by missed opportunities 

@anne__rogers
June 1, 2024

KANSAS CITY -- The Royals have avoided losing streaks longer than three games this season, making it a point to move on from losses quickly to get ready for the next game. They’ll have to do it again Sunday after another tough 7-3 loss to the Padres on Saturday afternoon

Injuries & Moves: Wacha (foot) undergoes testing after comebacker

June 1, 2024

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Bullpen blues: How can the Royals solve their relief corps issues?

@anne__rogers
June 1, 2024

KANSAS CITY -- Representing the tying run at the plate, Nelson Velázquez’s 385-foot flyout was about five feet short of making this a completely different story as the Royals once again showed their resiliency in the ninth inning Friday night. Instead, the ball fell into left fielder Jose Azocar’s glove

Lynch hangs tough after 3-city jaunt to final stop on road trip

Royals lefty logs 5 solid frames in spot start vs. Twins following recall from Triple-A Omaha
May 30, 2024

MINNEAPOLIS -- Daniel Lynch IV woke up on Wednesday morning in Indiana. He spent the late afternoon flying to North Carolina and then the evening flying to Minnesota. And on Thursday morning, Lynch was preparing to face the Twins in a matter of hours. The Royals recalled Lynch from Triple-A

Champlain showing everyone what he's 'about'

@Jackson_Stoneee
May 30, 2024

This story was excerpted from Anne Rogers’ Royals Beat newsletter. This week's version was handled by MLB.com's Jackson Stone. To read the full newsletter, click here. And subscribe to get it regularly in your inbox.

MLB.TV available at new low price for rest of season

@Theo_DeRosa
May 31, 2024

Whether you need to see how Aaron Judge will follow up his historically huge May or track Elly De La Cruz's push for 100 stolen bases, there’s plenty of exciting baseball left to be played in 2024. Now, you can follow the action on MLB.TV for a new low price.

One-of-a-kind Lou Gehrig Day cards to be auctioned

@ByJasonFoster
May 31, 2024

Lou Gehrig's life and legacy continue to be remembered and celebrated more than 80 years after his passing. Now, baseball fans of all teams have an opportunity to keep his memory alive while also giving hope to those fighting the disease that took his life. Starting Sunday, June 2, to

See who the Royals select in latest mock draft

May 30, 2024

Just a few years ago, the scouting industry and, as a result, those of us who cover the Draft, would just about be in “Go” mode. The recently completed conference tournaments used to be the last looks decision-makers would get at the college crop in a class. Perhaps area scouts

Velázquez's two-homer day, Lugo's 10th quality start halt skid

May 30, 2024

MINNEAPOLIS -- After setting a team record by scoring at least seven runs in six straight games last week, the Royals’ bats went quiet as they plated just eight runs during a three-game losing streak. Turns out the bats were just resting. The offense came back with a vengeance on

30 hottest pitching prospects -- one for each team

@SamDykstraMiLB
May 29, 2024

At the beginning of this month, we took a look at the hottest hitting prospects for each team. Now it’s time to shine a light on the arms. Here are the hottest pitching prospects for each organization for the month of May, as of Wednesday. Some have been lights out

NEW: Top 200 Draft Prospects list features new No. 1

May 29, 2024

With just over six weeks before the Cleveland Guardians make the first selection of the 2024 Draft, MLB Pipeline has a newly expanded, and re-ranked Top 200 Draft prospects list to digest. A lot can happen between now and then in terms of figuring out who goes where, and there

1 player each team is eager to get back from the IL

@Theo_DeRosa
May 28, 2024

Two months into the 2024 season, no MLB team can say it’s truly at full strength. Every club deals with injuries, and all 30 teams have at least one Major League player on the injured list. Some players are out for the rest of the season, while some are due

How the Royals have proved they can halt losing skids

May 29, 2024

MINNEAPOLIS -- It’s been quite a ride the past two months for the Royals, who have been one of the best stories of the 2024 MLB season. But it hasn’t been without a few bumps in the road. Kansas City lost its third straight game on Tuesday, falling 4-2 to

Royals resilient as ever, but fall short despite spirited 4-run 9th

May 27, 2024

MINNEAPOLIS -- The never-say-die Royals came within one swing of authoring the comeback of the year on Monday afternoon, but the Twins finally got the 27th out to close out a thrilling 6-5 victory at Target Field. The Royals saw their eight-game winning streak snapped in Sunday’s series finale with

Take your dog on a Minor League road trip in August

@JoshJacksonMiLB
May 27, 2024

Minor League Baseball is going to the dogs. In just about every corner of the country, you can find a team with a Bark at the Park night on the calendar. If MiLB and your dog sounds like a pretty good combo, add in another classic summertime tradition: the road

'We'll take that': Wacha deals despite loss, ending winning streak

May 26, 2024

ST. PETERSBURG -- Once Michael Wacha's perfect-game bid evaporated in the sixth inning, Sunday’s game turned into a perfectly fine mess for the Royals. The Rays knocked out Wacha in the seventh, then pounced on the bullpen for a four-run inning to seal the Royals’ 4-1 loss at Tropicana Field,

Royals don 'Together as One' tees, wear mental health support on sleeves

@anne__rogers
May 26, 2024

This story was excerpted from Anne Rogers’ Royals Beat newsletter. To read the full newsletter, click here. And subscribe to get it regularly in your inbox.

'We never give up': Royals win 8th straight in 11-inning thriller

May 25, 2024

ST. PETERSBURG -- Once again, the Royals found a way. The Royals extended their season-high winning streak to eight games on Saturday by pulling out a 7-4 victory against the Rays in 11 innings at Tropicana Field, where they won a series for the first time since 2017. “It’s going

Isbel 'extremely lucky' after scary foul ball to face

May 25, 2024

ST. PETERSBURG -- Royals center fielder Kyle Isbel suffered facial lacerations and underwent further testing at a St. Petersburg hospital after fouling a ball off his face in Saturday's 7-4 win over the Rays at Tropicana Field. Royals manager Matt Quatraro said the pitch, a 96.8 mph sinker from Rays

Royals' 'relentless' offense backs Lugo in 7th straight win

KC puts up 8+ runs in 5th straight game for second time in franchise history (1978)
May 24, 2024

ST. PETERSBURG -- The Royals kept bulldozing along Friday night, winning their seventh straight game by blasting two home runs to overpower the Rays, 8-1, at Tropicana Field. It took a lot to overshadow another excellent performance from right-hander Seth Lugo (8-1), who allowed four hits over seven innings and

Witt, Royals become 'Classroom Champions' for Kansas City

@anne__rogers
May 23, 2024

This story was excerpted from Anne Rogers’ Royals Beat newsletter. To read the full newsletter, click here. And subscribe to get it regularly in your inbox.